CRED-Owned Happy Lays Off Over 150 Employees

The revenues from operations of the fintech company CRED amounted to Rs 393.3 crore for the financial year 2021-22, representing an increase of approximately 4.5 times YoY.

According to information obtained from multiple sources by Business Today, the business expense management solutions provider Happay, which was purchased by Kunal Shah’s CRED in 2021, carried out a restructuring activity the previous week that resulted in the termination of more than 150 employees.

According to various sources, the company cut roles across all of its teams, including product, operations, and marketing.

“Over the course of the past week, Happay let go of more than 150 employees. It involved multiple teams, including engineers working on products and operations, marketing, and so on.

The employees who were let go have been offered a severance package consisting of the equivalent of three months’ pay and health insurance.

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“Severance pay is customary, and it is equal to three months’ salary as long as the notice period is respected. In addition to that, they have proposed increasing the amount of health insurance coverage,” a source explained.

Some media sources attempted to contact CRED to verify the same information. The company did not provide a statement regarding the latest development.

A number of workers also made the announcement of their layoffs on the professional networking website LinkedIn.

More about the startup company Happay

Anshul Rai and Varun Rathi, two successful businesspeople, established Happay in 2012. The company offers various approaches to the management of business expenses. It was purchased by CRED in 2021 for the staggering price of 180 million dollars.

The revenues from operations of the fintech company CRED amounted to Rs 393.3 crore for the financial year 2021-22, representing an increase of approximately 4.5 times YoY. 

The marketing and acquisition costs were the primary contributors to the company’s reported loss of 1,279 crores of rupees. The most recent estimate of the company’s value was $6.4 billion.

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As a passionate freelance writer, I delve into the intricacies of human rights, work-life balance, and labour rights to illuminate the often overlooked aspects of our societal fabric. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to social justice, I navigate the complexities of these crucial topics, aiming to foster awareness and inspire change.

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